§ 8-601. Definitions.

MD Educ Code § 8-601 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Eligible individual” means an individual who:

(1)    Is a resident of the State;

(2)    Is identified by an otolaryngologist or a licensed audiologist as having a hearing loss; and

(3)    (i)    Is under the age of 21 years; and

(ii)    Has not graduated from high school.

(c)    “Licensed audiologist” means an individual who is licensed to practice audiology under Title 2 of the Health Occupations Article.

(d)    “Loan Bank” means the Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank.

(e)    “Otolaryngologist” means an individual who:

(1)    Is licensed to practice medicine under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; and

(2)    Specializes in otolaryngology.

(f)    “Program” means the Hearing Aid and Language and Communication Video Loan Bank Program.